The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-07
RELIGIOUS MATTERS.

PERU Ind, Oct 6.-Tbe Baptist convention
met this morning at 10 o'clock. telegram was
read requesting the prayers of the convention
on the death of brother in the southern part
of the State.
The first report read was that on home mis-
sions, by Mr.. Cannon. The report shows graf
flying increase and a year of prosperity. The
total amount of trust fund for year ending shows
1892. 3l4 81 grand increase of $3.50. 900 over the
previous year. The report also shows that the
society is in operation in forty States and
Territories; whole number added, 6.2S5; mis-
sions. 513; preaching, 1885 times, with whole
number employed 678 The eastern division
numbers Is; northern. 3d. southern, 140. with
495 in the western. There are also in British
Columbia 81 in Mexico. and in Alaska The
different nationalities represented in the society
are 10. The mission schools number 673 with
attendance of LAO; churches 125, the aid
aggregated $10,11s.05 The advance of Chris
tianity is shown by the fact of the first Christian
church being established in the City of Mexico
Indiana has 491 churches aud collected So. 1872 81.
The report also made mention regarding
Edwin Ellis, who, by his earnest
work and aid, has endeared himself
to the people of Indiana. The report was an
elaborate one. and most excellently presented.
1t also contains mention of the needs of this
fund, $500, 900 being the limit on mission work,
$500, 900 on edifice and others. The report was
adopted.
Mrs. Alexander Blackburn, of Lafayette
vicepresident of the Woman's Missionary So
cioty. made the following reports The total
cash receipts $39, 896 rs, in goods the value
being 81 This society reaches forty
States and Territories and different portions of
the world. There are seventyseyen missionaries
employed around the world. and Castle Garden,
in New York city. boasts of two. one Swedish and
one German. The Indiana report shows cash re-
ccivea, d, 300; goods. $400. The plan in this
society is an organized society in each church,
thence - State and national Mention was also
made regarding the baby fund. to become
member of which required the sum of 10 cents;
in the life membership the fee is $25, and
among the additions Rose Jordan, Jennie
Pritcher and Cornelia Rice. The article relat-
ing to tract influence, and most especially among
childrer, received careful attention and discus
sion Msa Blackburn also stated that if the
men would have woman's patience in small
things much more could be accomplished Dis
cussion of the report was INDUCED in by Rev.
q. T. Farr, w. B. Riley Ellis Home and 9TH
ers DR.. Jeffary spoke concerning the congress
TO be held at indianapolis, and a cordial invita-
The RESOLUTION offered and read regarding
Rev BlackDurns removal is as follows:
Whereas, Rev. Alex. Blackburn. who has been
numbered among for nine years brother. be-
loved from the first and becoming dearer Us as the
years of our fellowship have increased and
Whereas, Not only as pastor but as president of
this convention for years. and many more member
of the board, he has been closely identified with
all the interests of our common work: and
Whereas, He is about to remove from to field
of labor in another State, therefore.
Resolved That we desire formally to express to
brother appreciation of loss at his removal
from among us Of our affection for him as brother
his continued welfare in the kingdom of Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.
A resolution was read regarding the action of
Reverend Buchanan, of Indianapolis, in regard
the divorce trouble, and recognition by GER
tain churches after condemnation of the board.
and tho laws of Jesus Christ, and the sense of
this convention condemned it. Adjourned for
dinner.
The convention opened at 2 p NJ with a song
led by Rev. Weddel. Scriptural reading and
prayer followed, the latter being offered by III.
r. Todd. of Carroll. Then came report upon
foreign missions. preamble of the report
thanks God for prayers answered, and grateful
acknowledgements for the good cause and work
done. One hundrSd souls were saved at Banza
Manteke. The summary of men and women
working for the good of the cause shows $500
who have gone away and are preaching. Frank
lin College sent eight during the past two years,
five of them being women. Prayers were asked
from churches for aid and support and to lbsr-
ally give. There are 248 missionaries. / ,730
homes. 9,342 baptisms; the foreign members
number %, $50; the total amount raised for the
year was 1907. 400; the amount raised in Indiana
was 1874. 1856 The paper makes a comparison of
the falling off in the past ten years showing a
decrease of big gifts, but this has been equal
Ized by means of smaller amounts. The gain
for eleven months shows 81, 900. All except
torty-four churches in tie diocese of Indiana
have contributed to the fund The committee
recommends that pastors Of the different
churches more strongly urge the cause.
The report of the Womans Foreign Mission
airy Society shows rich and abundant harvest.
A gratifying increase is also shown in the Chill
drens Band. The necessity of having a secre-
tary in each association in every church In the
State is urged. There have been a few changes
in the officers. The report shows that out of 238
churches there are ninety-two not contributing.
Six life members were reported. A donation of
$500 to foreign missions was given by lady of
the Warsaw church. The report states that
some controversy exists regarding the contingent
'und, some thinking IL not necessary. In addi-
ton 20 the 81 fee now paid. 10 cents additional
s. to be asked, which will meet current expenses.
There are also six life mem bershps of $3.50 each
70 be made. Southern Indiana shows
8, IFS 80 raised; the northern portion,
vance must be raised. The report also shows
'ix missionaries and two who have been
resting will be returned. Mrs. G. G. Manning
paper on temple builders Young
men as well as young ladies may become mem
5ers upon payment of 81. There are ten
temples in northern Indiana. and ten in south
Urn Indiana.
The press is represented by G. P. Osburn and
W. E. POWELL OF the Journal and Messenger,
Rev. Elein of the Baptist, and Rev. Weddell of |
he Standard.
The remainder of the afternoon exercises con-
listed of an address by DR.. Ashmore. of Bur |
nah, who followed by Mrs. Howe, of Chi |
ago, who presented report of her labors in |
oreign fields. and suggested many pertinent |
reeds. Miss Thompson, of China, also spoke. |
BEING followed by DR.. Stimson. An amendment |
% the constitution offered, and laid over to |
,e discussed tomorrow.
The evenings exercises consisted OF magnfi- |
ent singing by the quartet and addresses by |
,levinger, Chaffee and Elgin on the Baptist In |
erests in Indiana at the present hour. There |
vas magnificent audience. day and evening" |
md especially among the ladies. this being their |
ay.
The Probation Question Once More.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Oct. Cat to-day's ses-
ion of the American Board of Commissioners /
Or Missions the committee the Japanese
mission reported and emphasized the danger,
urine the crisis in that country, of any one in
reducing unscriptural speculation. An encour-
ging report was made on missions in papal
.nds. A majority report of the committe on
he report of the home secretary was presented
y Professor Boardman. of Chicago Five of
ne six members of the committee constitute
he majority. The report says the report under